What is it with gated driveways in the country?

Saw another new house up today…in the country…with a closed-fancy-gate at the end of the driveway. I don’t get it. I would think folks move to the country for the charm of it…..a gated driveway in the country – I think it’s about as out of place as a hay wagon parked in the city.

Famous people and billionaires don’t count…I know they need gates.

p.s. I know that if I can’t say anything nice I’m not supposed to say anything at all but (thank you Flip Wilson) the devil is making me: Gates are snooty.

p.s.s. The ones I’ve seen ’round these parts are not attached to other fencing – I could walk around them – so they’re not for keeping children or animals in.